ROSHN Group, Saudi Tourism Ministry Sign Memorandum of Collaboration

ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA
ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA
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ROSHN Group, Saudi Tourism Ministry Sign Memorandum of Collaboration

ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA
ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA

ROSHN Group, a Public Investment Fund-owned company, has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism that will support the realization of the Kingdom’s National Tourism Strategy and the achievement of targets, including welcoming 150 million tourists and generating one million tourism-related jobs by 2030.

The partnership between ROSHN, a major player in Saudi Arabia’s property development sector, and the Ministry will advance the Kingdom’s tourism industry through collaborative efforts in developing tourism destinations, sharing data, insights, and knowledge, and rolling out training programs for young Saudis for different career opportunities in the industry.

ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities.

“ROSHN is a leading player nationally in developing destinations and communities, and we are looking forward to working with ROSHN to collaborate on how we can best support the Kingdom’s tourism aspirations as spelt out by the National Tourism Strategy,” said Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy Minister of Tourism Destinations Enablement.

The collaboration includes a comprehensive framework to support the development of tourism capabilities and infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, promoting quality of life for both Saudi nationals and visitors from abroad. ROSHN’s current development portfolio includes retail and entertainment to complement its community living for its current and future residents.

“With a portfolio that includes communities and destinations throughout the Kingdom, ROSHN is already playing a role in promoting Saudi Arabia as a preferred place to visit,” explained Yassen Kattan, Head of Strategy and Corporate Affairs, ROSHN Group. “Our collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism underscores our dedication to pursuing developments that create memorable experiences for all, with a focus on quality of life and entertainment as we look to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030.”



UAE, Serbia Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM
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UAE, Serbia Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić have witnessed the exchange of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paving the way for increased trade and investment flows and bilateral private sector collaboration.

Sheikh Mohamed commended the exchange of the CEPA as a key milestone in the relations between the UAE and Serbia.

“The CEPA exchange with Serbia is a notable step forward in our efforts to create a network of trade agreements that will accelerate investment, promote knowledge-sharing, and create opportunities for joint ventures in high-growth sectors,” he said.

“Serbia represents an important addition to the CEPA program and a bridge into the high-potential region of Eastern Europe. The UAE-Serbia CEPA reflects our shared ambition to establish a new era of collaboration between our nations and unlock long-term, sustainable growth for both our economies.”

The Serbian President expressed confidence that the agreement would pave the way for new opportunities in economic cooperation and diversification, fostering sustainable growth and prosperity for both nations.

Once implemented, the UAE-Serbia CEPA is expected to remove or reduce duties on product lines, lift unnecessary barriers to trade, protect intellectual property rights, support small and medium-sized companies, and facilitate mutual investment flows.

The UAE is the third-largest market for Serbian exports in the Middle East, and increased FDI has been directed toward high-priority sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, food security, infrastructure, and logistics.